NC alcohol sales online

[Mbmike]

Can anyone enlighten me on the subject of online alcohol delivery in North Carolina? From what I've read it is only unlawful for out-of-state manufacturers and wholesalers to directly deliver any kind of alcoholic beverage to a consumer/customer. Is there some sort of gray area for in-state wholesalers? Or, is that unlawful as well?

 

[FlyingRon]

It's not gray at all. Wholesalers and retailers from out of state may NOT ship to NC residents at all. PERIOD. END OF STORY.
Certain wine producers may ship wine to NC customers provided they have an NC permit (and pays the taxes).

Anybody who ships you alcohol other than wine from licensed wineries is breaking the NC law. There are people who will do so, but it is not legal.

 

[Mbmike]

Yes sir. I understand that. But, what about in-state wholesalers and retailers? I was unable to find anything stating that it was illegal for in-state wholesalers to deliver. Did I miss something? Lol

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

It seems that only wine or beer may be shipped from a seller inside the state to a non-wholesaler/retailer within the state.

 

[FlyingRon]

Yes sir. I understand that. But, what about in-state wholesalers and retailers? I was unable to find anything stating that it was illegal for in-state wholesalers to deliver. Did I miss something? Lol

In-state entities are governed by the restrictions on their permits. All liquor sales to consumers (with scant exception that doesn't allow shipping either) are limited to the ABC stores and they will not ship or deliver. Certain beer and wine RETAILERS are allowed to ship directly to the customers. Certain wineries/breweries are also allowed to direct ship. WHOLESALERS are never allowed to sell to individuals.

It's all in GS 18B.

 

[Mbmike]

I appreciate the quick replies! Thank you for the assistance!